Distance
8.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Granite Mountain Trail #1016
8.0 mi roundtrip · 3,800 ft gain · Hard · Granite Mountain
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
3,800 ft
Highest Point
5,629 ft
Trailhead Elevation
1,800 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Fire lookout
Mountain views
Wildflowers (summer)
Technical Notes
Well-maintained trail with steep switchbacks. No technical climbing. Snow travel likely October through June — avalanche terrain in winter and spring (check NWAC). The fire lookout at the summit offers 360-degree views of the Cascades. Popular trail, expect crowds on summer weekends.
Getting There
Trailhead
Pratt Lake / Granite Mountain Trailhead
Exit 47 off I-90, Snoqualmie Pass area
Parking: ~40 spaces
From Seattle
50 mi · 55 min drive
I-90 East to Exit 47. Turn left (north) over the freeway. Trailhead parking on the left in 0.3 miles.
Planning Details
Best Season
July through October
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Granite Mountain · 5,629 ft · Snoqualmie Region
Avalanche Forecast
Check current avalanche conditions for the Granite Mountain zone before your trip.
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